Basic Maintenance of Traffic Flagging

Basic Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Flagging qualification is required for any person responsible for temporary traffic control (TTC). Responsibilities include:

• Stopping, releasing, and slowing traffic including pedestrians and bicyclists using approved devices
• Guiding traffic through work zone transitions
• Communication with additional flaggers in work zone
• Identifying dangerous situations and warning work crews
• Ability to physically stand for long periods and move quickly
• Be vigilant to approaching traffic, work crews, and phasing during construction operations

The Basic MOT/TTC flagger course qualification will expire four years after the date of successful completion. Flagger qualification can be renewed through the successful completion of this course.